SAFE SANCTUARIES PARTICIPATION COVENANT STATEMENT

First United Methodist Church - Georgetown, Texas

The congregation of First United Methodist Church is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all children, youth, workers, and volunteers who participate in ministries and activities sponsored by the church. The following policy statements reflect our congregation’s commitment to preserving this church as a holy place of safety and protection for all who would enter and as a place in which all people can experience the love of God through relationships with others.

1.No adult who has been convicted of child abuse (either sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, or ritual abuse) should volunteer to work with children or youth in any church-sponsored activity.

2.Adult volunteers with children, youth or vulnerable adults shall observe the “Two Adult Rule” at all times so that no adult is left alone with children, youth or vulnerable adults on a routine basis.

3.Adult volunteers with children, youth and vulnerable adults shall attend regular training and educational events provided by the church to keep volunteers informed of church policies and state laws regarding child abuse.

4.Adult volunteers shall immediately report to their supervisor any behavior that seems abusive or inappropriate.

Please answer questions below and it will go directly to the church

*** You can also print the document at this link and drop it off at the church.

1. As a volunteer in this congregation, do you agree to observe and abide by all church policies regarding working in ministries with children, youth and vulnerable adults? *

YES

NO

2. As a volunteer in this congregation, do you agree to observe the “Two Adult Rule” at all times? *

YES

NO

3.As a volunteer in this congregation, do you agree to participate in training and education events provided by the church related to your volunteer assignment? *

YES

NO

4. As a volunteer in this congregation, do you agree to promptly report abusive or inappropriate behavior to your supervisor(s)? *

YES

NO

5. As a volunteer in this congregation, do you agree to inform a minister of this church if you have ever been convicted of child abuse? *

YES

NO

I have read this SAFE SANCTUARIES PARTICIPATION COVENANT STATEMENT, and I agree to observe and abide by the policies set forth above. *

YES

NO

SIGNATURE -Typing your name will serve as legal agreement for consent given above *